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You'll soon find alternative app stores in the Play Store, but there’s a catch

This is huge. Download an app store from an app store.

App Store Freedom Act Proponents, Meet Matt Gutman

The days of the friends of Nigerian princes asking for your assistance in moving millions through your bank account are long ...

Google’s Android App Store Shake-Up Starts July 22

Google Play will open catalog access to third-party US Android app stores on July 22, following a court order tied to Epic ...

Google Will Allow Third-Party App Stores On Android Next Week

Third-party app stores are coming to Android on July 22.

Third-Party App Stores Are Finally Coming to Google Play

Starting July 22, you'll be able to download third-party app marketplaces from the Play Store.

5 Android app stores you should use instead of the Google Play Store

The Google Play Store is the most popular place to download Android apps — but it isn't your only option. Here are 5 alternatives.
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The App Store is booming again, and AI may be why

Everyone said AI would kill apps. Instead, new app launches are soaring. According to a new analysis from market intelligence provider Appfigures, worldwide app releases in the first quarter of 2026 ...